STUDENTS from a Stourbridge college became the focus of attention for millions of viewers as the BBC Politics Show broadcast live from its base.

STUDENTS from a Stourbridge college became the focus of attention for millions of viewers as the BBC Politics Show broadcast live from its base.

The popular show was screened live from King Edward VI College.

The key event of the BBC1 programme consisted of a live debate on immigration between three top politicians.

Phil Woolas MP, Minister of State for Borders and Immigration, Damian Green MP, Shadow Immigration Minister, and Chris Huhne, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for the Home Department, were all part of the live debate.

A representative audience from Stourbridge, which included a trio of King Edwards students, were also there on the day.

Jessica Hadley, aged 18, from Pedmore, Andrew Jones, 18, from Brierley Hill, and Azeema Farooq, 17, from Stourbridge all engaged with the politicians during the debate watched by millions all over the country.

All three will be eligible to vote for the first time this year.

Azeema Farooq said that it was a worthwhile event and fantastic that it was hosted in her home town.

“It was a great opportunity to engage with politicians and get the chance to ask some relevant and important questions,” she said.

As a marginal seat, Stourbridge is likely to continue to be in the national media spotlight right up to the election.

The town epitomises the kind of seat David Cameron must win if the Conservatives are to form a government at the next election. At present Labour holds it with a majority of 407.